When searching for playthings to give to your children, many are committed to finding beautiful, artist-designed toys. In fact, many designers and artists collaborate with toy makers or simply create their own to ensure the next generation is entertained with only the very best. On the other hand, many adults are still children at heart and are looking for a hobby. This could cover anything from collectible teddies to skyline sculpted chess sets and mix and match sets that boost creativity in the kids themselves.
Bearbrick is responsible for many of these artist-designed toys in the form of teddy bears that transform, are sci-fi themed or have visually appealing exteriors. Mari Kasurinen plays tribute to a number of pop culture characters like Kanye and Lady Gaga with her decked out My Little Pony renditions. Joe KAWS took a similar route with his interpretation of Peanuts' Snoopy.
29 Artist-Designed Toys
From Morbid Sugar Collectibles to Hyperrealistic Animal Plushies:
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Crochet Disney Characters
This Artist Crocheted Disney Characters & Left Them Around the City
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Hyperrealistc Animal Plushies
Lee Cross Designs Incredibly Realistic Baby Stuffed Animals
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Galactic Bootleg Figurines
These Bootleg Star Wars Toys are a Humorous Take on the Space Franchise
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Postmodern Art Plushies
Kidrobot's 'Andy Warhol Plush' Series References the Artist's Ouvre
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Skeletal Block Toys
The Jason Freeny LEGO Men are Cute and Morbid
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Realistic Doll Makeovers
Wendy Tsao Redesigned Bratz Dolls Into Iconic Female Role Models
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Transforming Teddy Bears
The Bearbrick x Transformers Collection Celebrate's Latest Film Release
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Dissected Superhero Figurines
These Justice League Dolls Showcases the Heroes as Partial Skeletons
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Neo-Vintage Japanese Figurines
This Kamen Rider Collectible from Medicom Toy Tributes 70s TV
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Anime Art Dolls
These Poseable Dolls Allow Comic Artists to Create Impossible Stunt Scenes
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Morbid Sugar Collectibles
'Gummie Bear Anatomy Toys' Reveals KnickKnack Insides
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Sketched Superhero Figurines
The Jim Lee Blueline Superman is Styled Like a 3D Drawing
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Miniature Singer Figurines
This Pharrell Williams Action Figure Looks Just Like the American Star
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Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls
These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute
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Mix-and-Match Wooden Toys
Designer Todd Borka Lets Children Create Different Characters
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Crocheted Cartoon Characters
Kamila Krawczyk Offers Detailed Crocheted Characters on Her Etsy Shop
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Modernized Meccano Toys
Meekaanoo by Tomm Velthuis is Inspired by a Vintage Assembly Set
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Artisan LEGO Furniture
Sean Cordeiro and Claire Healy Combine LEGO Bricks With IKEA Decor
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Sci-Fi Teddies
Star Wars Vinylmation Gives the Characters a Cuddly Makeover
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X-Rayed Candy Toys
You Won't Look at Candy the Same Way After Playing with This Gummy Bear Toy
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Rapper Pony Toys
My Little Kanye West by Mari Kasurinen is a Dubious Tribute
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Pop Artist Action Figures
These Medicom Toy Designs Pay Tribute to a New Andy Warhol Exhibit
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Silver-Studded Heart Teddies
Medicom Toy Bearbrick 'Valentine's Day' 2012 Celebrates Love
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Exclusive Designer Wood Toys
The Yoshida & Co. Bearbrick Celebrates the Brand's 77th Anniversary
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Enlightening Inflatable Toys
These Inflatable Toys Are Modern and Complex
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Designer Turpentine Teddies
The Latest Medicom Toy Bears are in Collaboration with Karimoku
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Denim-Suited Toy Bears
The Black Denim 1000% Bearbrick is Made by Medicom Toy and Levi's
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Beagle Designer Toys
The JOE KAWS Snoopy Figurine Puts an Artistic Twist on the Cartoon Canine
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Heroic Americana Teddies
The Captain America Bearbrick Toy is Another Member of the Bear Avengers
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Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
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Nostalgic Luxury Sleepwear
The Barbie x Karen Mabon Collection Shares Stylish Retro Prints
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AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
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Superplastic Launches the Legend of Malone Figurine
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
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Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
New Year-Themed Plush Toys
These Year of the Dragon Plushies are Launching at Disney Store Japan
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Adult-Focused Modeling Dough
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Scented Play-Doh for the Kidult Market
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs
The Circu Mr. Bunny Bed Shows Off a Playful Form and Function
Dreamy Pastel Apparel
Lazy Oaf and DaddyBears' Collection Heals Your Inner Child with Pastels
Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures
Kidrobot Introduces a New Andy Warhol-Backed Campbell's Soup 'Dunny'
Pink Tonal Plush Figurines
KAWS Joins Forces with AllRightsReserved on a Joint Series
Cartoon Character-Inspired Footwear
adidas Originals Releases a Moomin Character Based Collection
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals
Estella Boasts a Range of Eye-catching Handmade Toys
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Scented Marshmallow Plushies
Build-A-Bear's Make-Your-Own PEEPS Collection Features Bunnies
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Collectable Pet Metaverses
Littlest Pet Shop is Reaching a New Generation of Collectors on Roblox
Opulent Baby Expansive Collections
Louis Vuitton Presents its First Baby Collection
Cheeky Teddy Bear Bags
Acne Studios' Pink Teddy Bear Bag Features a Tiny Denim Cap
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
Plush Space-Traveling Bears
Build-A-Bear Launches a New Bear Named GiGi with Axiom Space
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures
KidSuper and SUPERPLASTIC Launched Chop Chop Vinyl Figures
Gummy Candy Collaboration Toys
The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Products are Cute
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Plush Toy Board Games
This Monopoly for Collectors is the First Squishmallows Board Game
Bunny-Themed Lunar Capsules
Mulberry Launches a Collaboration with Miffy for the Lunar New Year
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Anime-Inspired Extensive Capsules
Studio Ghibli Joins Ensky to Create a Series of Collectibles
Vibrant Bear-Themed Clothing
SHEIN Launches a Kidult-Inspired 'Care Bears' Collection
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Collectible Luxury Fashion Dolls
These Marsper x Gucci Figurines Sport Archival Looks
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Plush Apparel Collabs
The Squishmallows x H&M Collection Shares Personality-Packed Styles
Installation-Inspired Vinyl Figures
KAWS Releases 'THE PROMISE' Vinyl Figures and Signed Print
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Cinematic Celebration Dolls
The Disney Sleeping Beauty Aurora Doll is Limited-Edition
Teddy Bear Metaverses
Build-A-Bear Tycoon on Roblox Brings the Brand's Workshop to the Metaverse
Gummy Candy-Inspired Footwear Series
Vans Brings a Playful Element with the Haribo Collection
Cartoon Cappuccino Toys
Hello Kitty Cappuccino is a Multi-Sensory Interactive Toy
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Game-Themed Plush Toys
Square Enix Releases a Series of Final Fantasy-Themed Cube Plushies
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Toy Collectible Conventions
DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Architectural Toy Publications
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' Offers Home Tours
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures
LEGO Unveils its First 3D-Printed Wooden Duck Toy for Minifigures
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines
Charles Jeffrey's LOVERBOY Offers Otherworldly Home Goods
Teddy Bear-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches a Air Max 97 Teddy Bear Colorway Palette
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Sensory Plush Accessories
Moosh-Moosh Offers Hooded Blankets and Starlight Buddies Plush Toys
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
The Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles Collection is Available Now
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition
Pokémon Crafts Exhibition Is Showcased in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Nostalgic Sci-Fi Toys
Playmates Launched a Series of Retro 'Star Trek' Figurines for Adults
Sculptural Home Goods
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy Debuts a Collaborative Homeware Collection
Celebrarory Platinum Collectibles
Mini Brands Disney 100 Scales Down Fan-Favorite Characters
NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys
Cryptoys Announces the New Mickey Mouse and Yoda Collectible Toys
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Poem-Sharing Plush Toys
Mood Bears Recite Poems to Express Different Emotions
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Mascot-Honoring Collaborative Capsules
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Monochromatic Mascot-Themed Collections
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Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
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Authentic Asian-American Dolls
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Blazer-Adorned Bear Figures
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Enchanted Potion Dolls
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Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Comic Book Antihero NFTs
McFarlane Toys Launches New 'Spawn' Digital Collectible Series
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Expanding Plush Collectibles
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Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls
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